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They are political endorsements you might not expect.

A look at the senate races this year reveals Republicans playing defense in many states, but Democrats need a serious bounce to take control of the chamber.

Hillary Clinton has some very rich people supporting her, including Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban and Meg Whitman. The advantages of their support are obvious. There are also some potential downsides.

Hundreds of applicants poured into the Dallas police following the fatal shooting of five officers. But comparatively low salaries continue to complicate efforts to recruit and retain good officers.

In Pennsylvania, disposal of out-of-state waste is an important revenue source for some small towns. But Keystone Sanitary Landfill's plan to expand is meeting strong opposition.